[Twelve Turning Points of the Second World War] [By: Bell, Philip] [April, 2011]

by P.M.H. Bell

In this look at the 20th century's most crucial conflict, historian P.M.H. Bell analyses twelve unique turning points that determined the character and the ultimate outcome of the Second World War.

Genres: History, World War II

Hardcover

First published April 26, 2011

About the author

Philip Michael Hett Bell was Reader in History at the University of Liverpool

Reviews

[Judith Gunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a concise impressive review of the most important events of the Second World War. Most of them are predictable: Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway. Others are less predictable; convoys and wolf packs, proper application of overwhelming force. If you want a well-written terse history of that war, this is the place to start.

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those who want to know the major conflicts of WW 2 without going into hundreds of pages in detail this is the book for you. Well written and provides just enough summary of the battles mentioned that will want to make readers delve further into research should they want to learn more on a specific event.

[Joseph Sparrow · Rating 2 out of 5]

reading about FDR and Stalin ragging on Churchill and the British Empire at a dinner date in Tehran was pretty funny

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy-to-read summary of an awful and long-lasting war. I've read many, many detailed books about WWII, and this one was icing on the top, reminding me of the important ways the world changed as a result of these (and many others, as the author acknowledges) events that could have had a different outcome.

[Jim Blessing · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting discussion on the author's opinion of the 12 key turning points of WWII. I thought the points were appropriate (and fairly obvious). The write-ups provided some good insights on these events.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise, well-written and with explanations for why each "turning point" was chosen. Not sure I agree with all his choices but a good book nonetheless.